Reds v Force, Super Rugby Round 5, 2013

[qwerty51]

There we go Quade has thrown the intercept, knew he wouldn't let me down

 

[Paradox]

Best Reds can hope for is draw. 2mins to go. Reds have scrum feed on 1/2 way.

 

[Happy]

Go the Force!

 

[Hugh Jarse]

2 minutes left. Looking like rare victory for Force coming up.

Force Sub: Lynn (4) off Battye on

 

[Paradox]

Force win and deservedly so. Won the battle at the breakdown.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

There goes the Siren.

Sandgroupers win. Fat Shiela singing.

Force 19 Reds 12.

Just like watching the Tahs.

 

[qwerty51]

Force will feel robbed that the Reds got a bp, terrible decision by the video ref.

 

[Nusadan]

Force will feel robbed that the Reds got a bp, terrible decision by the video ref.

Don't agree with that mate

 

[CTPE]

Well done Western Force - passion, attitude, commitment, guts, courage. Totally deserved win.

 

[tranquility]

Looks the the Force will be the third best team in Australia this year. While it sucks to lose, it's good to get a bonus point and never a bad thing to see a rugby side in Perth doing well.

 

[humanbeast]

I didn't see the game but I stand corrected the force can close out a game

 

[Bardon]

Good win from the Force, Crusaders only home side to win so far this round.

 

[FilthRugby]

Thought Pek Cowan and Hugh McMeniman were outstanding tonight. Well done Force.

 

[biggsy]

Looks the the Force will be the third best team in Australia this year. While it sucks to lose, it's good to get a bonus point and never a bad thing to see a rugby side in Perth doing well.

Who is 1 and 2?

 

[Brumby Jack]

Reds needs Horwill back ASAP. Looked rudderless when Genia went off.

 

[Bairdy]

So glad Force won this game! They may have closed out that game but the large number of errors made by the Reds contributed immensely to the result at the end. Hope Force can continue with the progression, but at the same time, the Reds can only bounce back from this.

No doubt they will be very hard on themselves in the match analysis, but Reds have not been terrible by any means. It would have been an injustice if Reds did not get the bonus point, even though the decision against the Rasolea try was harsh!

 

[qwerty51]

They need a 10 who won't kick away possession.

 

[Bairdy]

How was Cooper in the first half with Genia?

 

[flat_eric]

As Will Genia said the Reds didn't deserve it. They have had a result like that coming all season to be honest and have been made to look okay against mediocre opposition. The loss of Fainga'a and a couple of outside backs is not an excuse, we have more than enough pieces to win against one of the worst sides in the competition. Yes the Force showed up tonight, but the Reds will be on a hiding to nothing when they face quality sides away from home if things don't markedly improve.

 

[flat_eric]

How was Cooper in the first half with Genia?

He was better but not good. Failed to involve those outside him. Genia's replacement isn't up to standard so it didn't help things in the second.